Jewelry & Packaging Graphic Designer, Bridge… at American… · New York

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

 

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

 

Jewelry & Packaging Graphic Designer, Bridge & Costume 

We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Jewelry & Packaging Graphic Designer who can bridge design vision with production execution. This role requires a strong understanding of the jewelry industry, retail dynamics, and packaging design—particularly within gifting and mass-market segments.  We are looking for 

a forward-thinking designer who can seamlessly blend creativity with strategy—bringing fresh, market-relevant ideas to life while ensuring they are executable at scale.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Executive Team to develop and execute innovative product designs that align with brand vision and market demand.
• Design full jewelry collections aligned with trends, target customer, and price point.
• Pair product assortments with cohesive packaging concepts
• Oversee and assist in preparing technical drawings of proposed product to be used for production
• Support research and development of seasonal trends and translate them into brand-appropriate jewelry collections.
• Create quarterly trend guides and style plans that reflect current and emerging fashion directions.
• Interpret design and style trends within pricing strategies and the production team’s technical capabilities.
• Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Create repeat patterns and graphic layouts for packaging and displays
• Photograph and organize catalog images from development through confirmation samples for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Sourcing teams to ensure design execution is aligned across departments.
• Work with team on updating packaging designs for each season
• Generate recaps and presentations for internal sales meetings and external market appointments.
• Maintain a high level of creativity, precision, and efficiency while managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the department and broader company goals.

Core Qualifications

Jewelry Industry Expertise

• Demonstrated understanding of jewelry design, materials, and market positioning
• Ability to translate trends into commercially viable jewelry concepts
• Familiarity with category segmentation (fine, fashion, bridge)

Wholesale (WS) Retail Experience

• Proven experience designing for multiple retail accounts simultaneously
• Ability to adapt designs to meet diverse brand identities and customer profiles
• Understanding of retail timelines, margin structures, and merchandising strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewelry Design, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in jewelry design or accessory design.

• A portfolio showcasing creative and technical design abilities.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with technical drawing, CAD rendering, and packaging design preferred.
• Previous experience in the jewelry industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSs)
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

 

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $70k– $80k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.